Princeton University Cogeneration
Elm Drive, Princeton, NJ 8543Plant Summary Information
Princeton University Cogeneration is ranked #27 out of 377 power plants in New Jersey in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Princeton University Cogeneration generated 19.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Princeton University Cogeneration |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Trustees of Princeton University |
| Location | Mercer County, NJ |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1996 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 65.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 564.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,681 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,143 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 377 New Jersey Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 51 New Jersey Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 64.9% Solar : 33.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.3% |
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Princeton University Cogeneration Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Princeton University Cogeneration (58584) |
| Plant Address | Elm Drive, Princeton, NJ 8543 |
| Utility | Trustees of Princeton University (58542) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.34139, -74.65722 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 65.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 64.9% Solar : 33.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.3% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | QF12-426-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | American Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Elec & Gas Co (15477) NJ |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating October 1996
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PSEG |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PSEG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1996 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 15.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 15.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator PV1 Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PSEG |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PSEG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator PV2 Details Operating October 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2021 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 226 |
| Tilt Angle | 12 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator PV3 Details Operating March 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2022 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 226 |
| DC Net Capacity | 12.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator PV4 Details Operating March 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2022 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 226 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Princeton University Cogeneration Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Government Finance, Inc. | 1000 South McCaslin Blvd., Superior, CO 80027 | Generator PV1 | 100.00% |
| Tiger Solar Partners, LLC | 5 Commerce Avenue, West Lebanon, NH 3784 | Generator PV2 | 100.00% |
| Tiger Solar Partners, LLC | 5 Commerce Avenue, West Lebanon, NH 3784 | Generator PV3 | 100.00% |
| Tiger Solar Partners, LLC | 5 Commerce Avenue, West Lebanon, NH 3784 | Generator PV4 | 100.00% |
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| ETS Ewing Solar Facility | Ewing, NJ | 1.0 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Freeze Solar | Dayton, NJ | 2.0 GWh | 7.2 mi |
| Hopewell Cogeneration NJ | Pennington, NJ | 317.0 MWh | 6 mi |
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| McGraw Hill Solar | East Windsor Township, NJ | 16.9 GWh | 6.8 mi |
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| Munich Re Plaza | Princeton, NJ | 2.4 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| New Road Solar, LLC | S Brunswick, NJ | 16.2 GWh | 6.4 mi |
| Princeton Energy Center, LLC | Plainsboro, NJ | 24.6 GWh | 1.8 mi |
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| Solar Star New Jersey NJ LLC | Skillman, NJ | 1.3 GWh | 4.2 mi |
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